After Shovel Knight, the developers of Yacht Club Games are venturing into their new game on Steam. Instead of a knight with a shovel, players will find a mouse with a whip in this 2D platformer.
What kind of game is this? In Mina the Hollower, we take on the role of the esteemed digger Mina. She is a small mouse who fights her enemies with a whip. Alternatively, she can also dig through the earth, as is typical for a field mouse, to fight monsters or navigate the game world.
The style of the game is inspired by Victorian Gothic horror but designed as a pixel game, as we are used to from the Game Boy Color. This is also reflected in the leveling system, as Mina must collect bones to level up.
Over 14,000 players are awaiting the release of the game, which will take place on May 29, 2026 (as seen on SteamDB). It currently ranks 139th among all most anticipated games on Steam in terms of follower count (as of May 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM). And it looks like they have every reason to be happy.
Mina burrows into the hearts of players
How is it being received? At this point, Mina the Hollower has a Metascore of 92 (as of May 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM). Many reviewers have even given it a perfect score of 100. So far, only 42 reviews have come in; however, we can assume that not many more will follow since it is an indie game.
The rewarding exploration and excellent level design have been praised particularly. The open world is said to be densely packed and full of exciting environmental puzzles. Discovering the world should therefore be a lot of fun.
The movement mechanics, such as digging through the ground and dynamic combat, have also received positive feedback. Additional plus points are the extensive options and the style of the game.
With a score of 92 points, there are, however, some critical points. The story, in particular, is said to be rather thin and merely a means to an end. Furthermore, there are some visibility issues on the screen due to the 8-bit style. Additionally, the difficulty level fluctuates, as it can sometimes increase very abruptly.
What do you think of Mina the Hollower? Have you played Shovel Knight and want to give this game on Steam a chance? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
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